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Before I start, let's ignore any impact that this may have on a medical. Assume that I don't care if I can get a medical anymore for the rest of my life, even though I've held one for over a decade. This is strictly a question of effectiveness for those who've been on antidepressants...

I got my first medical when I was 16 about 30 years ago. I (or my parent I can't remembe) put I had eye surgery done went I was first born. Went for next medical about 8 years ago and said no and the subsequent one also said no. Do I make this correction or is it ok since it was previously reported?

Hello, I just got my 3rd class re-issued this week. 5 years ago (I'm young), I got my initial Student Pilot Cert. and 3rd Class Medical - no problem. Unfortunately, since my initial visit with an AME 5 years ago, I started taking eye drops (Latanoprost) for what my Ophthalmologist at the time...

So just to be upfront I am officially diagnosed as a schizo. I know this means I am ineligible for any type of medical certificate but is it true you do not need a medical to fly gliders? I still want to fly and it sounds to me like regular gliders or motor gliders do not require a medical. Can...

I am out of town, and just developed bronchitis. I went to a nurse practitioner at Walgreens. She prescribed prednisone (20mg) and an albuterol inhaler. I do not have asthma, and have never taken either before. This is just to treat an acute condition, and I won't be refilling these...

Evening ladies and gents. We've got a person at the local airport who solo'd in a light sport airframe in October of 2014. The person comes from a legacy family, having many different types of aircraft flown in for decades. Has it all. Except for a medical or a consistent instructor. A few...

While flying on VFR flight following I was cruising along like normal. I decided to cancel FF and go to advisory. "Bugs masher 22X, podunk center, radar services terminated squawk VFR freq change approved, good day" Once I landed I realized I forgot to squawk 1200. I am filling out the NASA...

I was talking with a friend of mine today and he mentioned that at a recent Flight Safety recurrency session, one presentation was viewed by a FSDO inspector who made a few comments at the end of the session. The FSDO rep said that the FAA (the friend said the FSDO) has people who's job is to...

I am a private pilot with around 125hrs counting training. One of the first goof ups I ever had as a student pilot was approaching my home field of all places... class D towered field. I was approaching from the west and the tower told me to enter right downwind for 22 which is the most...

This happened. Airport info and Pilot info has been changed to protect the damned. Lets say you are inbound, from the east, for touch and goes at an airport with two parallel runways. These runways are 36L and 36R. 36R is the primary runway and 36L is a shorter runway that sits about a mile...

How effective has it been in lowering your BP?

Where did the Fat Americans thread go? I posted a few hours ago, and was eager to see the responses, if any. Now I can't even find the thread.

Hi all, I was in the hospital six months ago or so for appendicitis and underwent an appendectomy. I was given Hydrocodone in the hospital for the pain. I recovered quickly and did not need to take anything for pain after the surgery. I talked to my doctors that were not associated with the FAA...

I suspect I might have a mild case of hemorrhoids. I don't want to get into details as some of you might be eating at this time. In any case, I was wondering... say I am diagnosed with hemorrhoids. I guess I would have to disclose it in the 8500 medical form. How would it be handled?, is it a...

Hi everyone, I'm 15 years old and I'm pursuing my dream of becoming a pilot; I have for about 10 months now. Let me be clear, I'm not pursuing my ATP to go to the airlines. I want this to be a hobby and to fly my family and friends. Basically, here's my dilemma. I'm depressed. This hasn't been...

Do you write down pertinent information the tower gives you when contacting them. It could be either runway assignments, traffic pattern instructions or other instructions. I think it will help me with read backs or not forgetting what instructions was given to me. Sometimes I second guess...

So long story short, I was diagnosed with ADD when i was 14, took meds until 16, then stopped. I graduated High School with 3.8 GPA, got a 4 year degree in hydrology, and earned SEL Commercial, MEL Commercial, and instrument rating all with out the help of meds. Never really occured to me but...

So, about two weeks ago my legs started to hurt, specifically my knees and ankles. Thinking it was related to recent physical activity (car repair) I paid it no real mind. During the past two weeks I've experienced varying levels of pain and stiffness - sometimes I'll just hurt for the sake of...

hi, I'm interested in becoming a pilot but I tried marijuana a month ago. will this prevent me from getting my medical certificate to train? also, i have light asthma but it has never been diagnosed could this be a problem? thank you

Hello I have been diagnosed with MS about 15 years ago after a second (and last) episode. I have been on avonex for all these years and have never had another attack. I have been told by my neurologist that it's the lightest case he has ever seen. I have not flown for 20 + years but would like...